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anus

  • noun
  • a·nal
  • /ˈeɪ.nəs/

The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

Other meanings

  1. The anus and rectum, considered as a whole.

  2. An impolite, unpopular, or unintelligent person.

Word history

From Latin "ānus" (ring, anus).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “anus” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.